The concept of ‘A More Perfect Union’ has been something Gang Of Youths have been working towards for a long time now. As one of Australia’s current leading rock bands, the Sydney five piece have spent the majority of 2018 touring overseas. But they’ve finally returned home for a massive run of sold out headline…
GALLERY: Holy Holy – The Triffid
The alternative rock vibes of Holy Holy have been circulating on Triple J for a couple of years now with tracks like ‘True Lovers’, ‘Sentimental And Monday’ and ‘Elevator’ receiving heavy rotation. The Melbourne based duo have coincidently toured a lot and constantly receive raving reviews for their energetic and powerful live shows. They have…
LIVE REVIEW: Kira Puru – Black Bear Lodge
“Fuck, shit!” were probably the most appropriate words for Kira Puru to say as she took to the stage for the opening night of her long awaited headlining tour. With the Brisbane crowd packing into the dimly lit Black Bear Lodge, the energy level was electric as she kicked off the show with ‘Alone’ and…
LIVE REVIEW: Alison Wonderland – The Tivoli
Alison Wonderland’s gruelling touring schedule has taken her all over the world. She’s played some of the biggest EDM music festivals and is quickly winning over a passionate fanbase along the way. Following the release of her sophomore studio album ‘Awake’ it only seemed fitting that she returned home to Australia for a national run…
SINGLE REVIEW: Billie Eilish – Come Out And Play
As we are leading up to Christmas it doesn’t come by as too much of a surprise when the holiday songs start rolling out with artists like John Legend, Gwen Stefani, Sia and Samantha Jade dropping new Christmas anthems. But when an artist like Billie Eilish drops a holiday song, it is a little unexpected….
SINGLE REVIEW: Sam Bluer – Bite My Tongue
Over the course of the year, Triple J listeners and social media explorers alike have been introduced to the indie-pop stylings of Sam Bluer. The Melbourne singer songwriter was first introduced on Oh Boy’s little bop ‘Love Me Right’ before he later unleashed his debut singles ‘Shift’ and ‘Body High’. In between releases he performed his…
LIVE REVIEW: David Byrne – Gold Coast Convention Centre
As the dark clouds surrounding Brisbane decided to come together for a little electrical summer storm, the roads heading down to the Gold Coast became stand-still as some emergency roadworks created a frustrating intermittence. As the usual hour drive turned into a 2 and a half hour journey it became pretty obvious we were going…
ALBUM REVIEW: Rita Ora – Phoenix
As the chorus of the final track soars with it’s reflective and honest confession, Rita Ora closes this chapter of her musical journey with an insight into her growth and understanding. “I’m a soul survivor, I made it through the fire. I started with nothing, I’ve got nothing to lose”. Her long awaited sophomore studio…
INTERVIEW: Polish Club
Emerging from the pure honesty of their lyrics, Polish Club ignite a polished new sound that hears them serving a big sing along hook that has already become a Triple J favourite. ‘Clarity’ is a bold return for the Australian duo who have only just come fresh off the back of releasing their debut album…
ALBUM REVIEW: Mumford & Sons – Delta
“But what if I need you in my darkest hour? And what if it turns out there is no other?”. As the opening chorus of ’42’ intimately sets the mood for Mumford & Sons fourth studio album ‘Delta’, they question the meaning of it all. Heartbreak and mental health go hand in hand and what…
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